The big surprise of the 32nd final was the elimination of Metz, League 1 residents, the club of fourth division.
Le Monde
Coupe de France was back this weekend with the 32 are of final of the competition and the opening match of the clubs in Ligue 1. Of these, ESTAC Troyes and FC Metz were eliminated on penalties on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December, while Pascal Dupraz managed his first as coach of aS Saint-Etienne.
the exploits of the weekend: Bergerac and Nancy at the end of suspense
this is a perilous baptism of fire waiting Pascal Dupraz Sunday for his first match in charge of AS Saint-Etienne. Named on the bench ASSE Tuesday, the new coach of Green was well aware that the 32 are Final awaiting his team – 20 th and red lantern in Ligue 1 – on the lawn of Lyon DuchΓ¨re (N2) was all a trap. In control, without necessarily showing flamboyant Saint-Etienne have won (1-0). Dupraz can blow, hoping to confirm in Ligue 1 Wednesday against Nantes
The player’s weekend. Florian Verplanck, wall AS Cannes
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And to think that not even holder in the league with AS Cannes … Florian Verplanck is yet out of the woods on Saturday to mark the 32 th Final between aS Cannes, fifth division club (N3), and Dijon, 16 th League 2. While the two clubs were neutralized after the final whistle, Verplanck once again donned his hero costume (1-1, 3-2 pens).
As facing the Puy (N2) in the seventh round, and facing Rodez (Ligue 2) in the eighth round, the guardian of the AS Cannes repelled two attempts Dijon players during the penalty shoot to qualify his team. After this new victory against a club professional, amateur players in the French Riviera will be able to continue their good run in the Coupe de France.